EPISODE 61 - TANTRA: WEAVING THE MICROCOSM WITH THE MACROCOSM

Join Elayne Kalila and her sister heart Jonita D'souza, Founder of Exploring Femininity, as they delve into the mysteries of Tantra and its profound implications for our spiritual journey. Born in India and raised in the UK, Jonita has been on a fascinating journey of reclaiming her own cultural and spiritual lineages. 

In this insightful and deep conversation, Jonita takes us into a journey of understanding Tantra as it has come to be known. They de-mystify an often misunderstood term and offer a grounding in what it is and what it isn't!   

Together they weave a wonderful conversation delving into common misconceptions about Tantra being solely focused on sexuality and explore the diverse disciplines within the tantric tradition, beyond sexual practices, including yoga, meditation, and ritual.

Some of what we dive into:

• Define Tantra as the path to becoming one with life and achieving liberation through expansion
• Explore the concept of weaving the microcosm with the macrocosm, recognizing the interconnectedness of our inner and outer worlds
• Highlight the parallels between Tantra and other mystical traditions, such as Gnosticism and Hermeticism, emphasizing the universal truth of "as above, so below; as within, so without"
• Discuss how Tantra offers a framework for understanding our existence as fractals of the universe
• Examine the role of Tantra in awakening to full embodiment and reclaiming our authentic essence
• Explore how Tantra serves as a path to liberation from societal conditioning and the limitations of the ego
• Deepen with a conversion about the integration of Eastern and Western perspectives on Tantra, bridging cultural divides and fostering a holistic understanding of spiritual practices